’tis mercy all: the power of mercy in a polarized world

’Natalie writes with the raw honesty and authenticity... This book will inspire and challenge you to rediscover that mercy is at the heart of our spiritual formation.’
Olivia Amartey, Elim

In a world of polarising politics, cancel culture and social media virtue signalling, we risk losing any sense of what it means to have mercy. And yet Jesus calls us to ’be merciful, just as your Father is merciful’ (Luke 6.36).

In this thoughtful and practical book, Natalie Williams explores what it means to be a true mercy-bringer. First, we need to develop a deep appreciation of the mercy of God, which is more astonishing than we dare to believe. As the old hymn says, ’tis mercy all when it comes to God’s dealings with his children. Once we have understood that, it will transform the way we see God, ourselves and the world around us. We will be drawn closer to Jesus and, as a result, we will reflect his mercy to a world that desperately needs it.

’Challenging yet encouraging, moving yet refreshing, and theologically rich yet practically accessible.’
Andrew Wilson, King’s Church London

’A much-needed book from an important voice for our times.’
Graham Miller, London City Mission

Contents
Introduction
Part 1: ’A God Merciful’
Part 2: Our struggle to ’love mercy’
Part 3: Merciful thinking
Part 4: Merciful actions
Conclusion

Natalie Williams is the CEO of Jubilee+, a national (UK) Christian charity that equips churches to meaningfully engage with those in need in their communities. She also leads social action at King’s Church in Hastings & Bexhill. A popular speaker and author, her previous co-authored books include: The Myth of the Undeserving Poor (2014, Grosvenor House); A Church for the Poor (2017, David C Cook); A Call To Act (2020, David C Cook); and Invisible Divides (2022, SPCK).